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Our fifth (but not final) fully funded course in our series of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) events for VCSE groups & organisations in Gloucestershire opens for bookings today. 

Join Lucy Smith to understand how you can support neurodiverse staff, service users and clients. Lucy will also highlight the benefits of demonstrating an inclusive and supportive community driven approach. 

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We're pleased to announce the launch of our fourth event, which is part of our new series of fully funded Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) events, workshops and training courses for VCSE groups & organisations in Gloucestershire.

'Transgender Conversations with Beyond-the-Binary' will open the conversation around gender identity and enhance understanding of the positive impacts and benefits we can make in our spaces when we create an authentic and inclusive environment for the trans community.

Joanna Scott (Gloucestershire VCS Alliance Business Connector) speaking at Moog 'showcase' event in July

Moog Aircraft Control Components Ltd (Moog) hosted an Employee Volunteering ‘showcase’ event in partnership with Gloucestershire VCS Alliance at Moog’s new UK HQ in Tewkesbury on 30 July. 

Ten organisations from VCSE groups & organisations in Tewkesbury were invited to attend a ‘breakfast’ event showcasing their work in the community, and the range of volunteering opportunities they have to offer.

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We've been producing a monthly Funding Bulletin, thanks to funding from Gloucestershire County Council, for over 10 years.

Last year, we made some substantial changes to the structure of our Funding Bulletin and have since added additional functionalities to our website.

This month, Ben Ward and Jo Hammond shared information about how the Cotswold Integrated Locality Partnership has been tackling the key issues of social isolation and frailty amongst older people, and supporting children & young people facing additional challenges. 

This work was given a significant boost through the use of the Strengthening Local Communities fund, which totalled nearly £120,000.

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We're delighted to announce that Julia Glaudot from Mindsong has been appointed as the new VCS Representative on the Tewkesbury Integrated Locality Partnership (ILP).

You can find out more about Julia below: 

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This weeks round up of job and trustee vacancies within the VCSE sector in Gloucestershire.

Week beginning 5 August 2024.

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Minutes from the Gloucestershire VCSE Strategic Partnership are now available on the In Partnership website.

The In Partnership website runs alongside the Gloucestershire VCS Alliance website and houses information about the Partnership and their work.

The recent surge in racist violence across the country is deeply disturbing and unacceptable. As the Gloucestershire VCS Alliance, we stand united in condemning these acts of hate and intimidation. 

We extend our solidarity to all those affected by these horrific events.

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We’re a registered charity which means that our board of trustees collectively has overall accountability for our work and delivery. Trustees are volunteers and serve a three-year term.

Sadly, we are due to lose some of our trustees whose terms are due to come to an end later this year. We're therefore looking for new trustees to join our Board. This is a unique opportunity to lead, inspire and make a difference within local communities in Gloucestershire.